Katherine Johnson Middle School

A group of our students presented their redevelopment projects to Fairfax City Mayor and Council on June 2, 2026. Their mission was to urge councilmembers to make these new areas more eco-friendly!

At this point students have presented to the City Planning Commission, City School Board, property owner of Courthouse Plaza, and finally to Mayor and Council members. All presentations were very well received and students received huge accolade. In addition, all students were officially gifted with a Fairfax City Pin.

Cupcake Wars today in Ms. Matthews’ class! Students researched recipes, designed cupcakes, and baked them before presenting them to a panel of lucky judges 🧁🧁

Thank you to for coming to teach our students how to do CPR and use an AED! We are so lucky to have you and help us with “stayin’ alive” ❤️

Mr. Long’s students are learning about economics by playing the game Power Grid. Power Grid teaches complex, economic principles and strategic management. For their project, the students needed to form multinational energy corporations and increase profits by supplying electricity to the largest network of cities. Players learn to manage fluctuating fuel costs for their power plants (coal, oil, garbage, uranium) and have the opportunity to purchase eco-friendly power plants to serve their customers.

We had a wonderful time celebrating our military-connected students and their families at our Appreciation Breakfast! In honor of the Month of the Military Child, KJMS recognizes their incredible strength and resilience. A highlight of the morning was presenting each student with a certificate of recognition to honor their unique experiences and sacrifices. Thank you to all our military families for your continued service and for being such a valued part of our school!

Caspian the Leonberger, Therapy Dog, came to visit staff & students today! What a great way to start the week 🐾❤️

Every month, the KJMS Sunshine Committee sponsors Breakfast for a Cause ☀️
Staff members pay $5 for a 🥯 bagel or 🧁 muffin from and have it delivered to their 1st period.
Thanks to the generous donation from Fairfax Bakery, we take the proceeds and buy grocery gift cards for families in need in our community!

Rising 9th Grade students explored high school elective options last Friday, Jan. 16th during the Rising 9 Electives Fair. From World Languages to Robotics and Theatre, over 30 high school courses were represented by Fairfax HS students and staff covering a wide range of engaging content areas. There’s something for everyone

Order in the court! ⚖️ Our Civics students aren’t just reading history - they’re debating it.

They went head-to-head on 1st Amendment protections, tackling the tough balance between free speech and its impact. Using William & Mary policy debate tactics, they defended their arguments in front of a panel of guest judges.

From WICOR strategies to POG traits, these students showed exactly what it means to be a communicator and collaborator.

Thank you so much to Mr. King and the FHS Auto Tech students for inviting a group of our 8th graders to see what the Auto Tech elective class is like! Our students got their hands dirty, taking off tires, putting them back on, filling them to the correct pressure, and checking out the bottom of a car!